Dollar General Celebrates Fulton Distribution Center’s 25th Anniversary

Dollar General recently celebrated the 25^th anniversary of its Fulton, Missouri distribution center alongside senior leadership including CEO Todd Vasos; Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Rod West; and Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Kathy Reardon. As part of the festivities, all employees enjoyed a complimentary lunch, and 12 legacy employees who have been employed by Dollar General since the Fulton facility first opened celebrated their 25^th anniversary with the Company.

Dollar General’s Fulton distribution center opened in 1999 and currently employs approximately 700 individuals through its distribution center and Private Fleet presence.

Todd Vasos (left) and Rod West (right) serve lunch to Fulton Distribution Center employees as part of the facility’s 25^th anniversary.

“We are grateful to celebrate Fulton’s 25^th anniversary and recognize this team’s exceptional contributions to our customers and communities,” said Rod West, Dollar General’s executive vice president of global supply chain. “Since 1999, our Fulton team has made a meaningful impact to our customers and communities through their critical role to ensure products are delivered to DG stores.  We appreciate the entire Fulton team for their continued support of our mission of Serving Others and look forward to extending our presence as a good corporate neighbor and longtime member of the community.”

Founder’s Club Employees

Anniversary celebrations included recognizing “Founder’s Club” employees who have been employed at the Fulton distribution center since 1999. In total, 12 employees received the legacy honors.

Todd Vasos (left) and Rod West (right) recognize Donna H. (middle) with a “Founder’s Club” recognition for her 25^th anniversary.

Todd Vasos (left) and Rod West (right) recognize Lewanda J. (middle) with a “Founder’s Club” recognition for her 25^th anniversary.

Community Engagement

Through Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others, it is deeply involved in the communities it serves and seeks to advance and support adult, family, summer and youth literacy programs through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF), which awards financial recourse to nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General distribution center each year.

How to Join Dollar General

Dollar General provides employees with competitive wages, world-class and award-winning training and development programs and benefits including day-one telemedicine eligibility as well as health insurance coverage options, 401K savings and retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave and adoption assistance to eligible employees. Individuals interested in learning more or applying for encouraged to visit www.dollargeneral.com/careers.